Vulnerability identifier: #VU33922

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3160

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Server component in Oracle MySQL 5.1.65 and earlier, and 5.5.27 and earlier, allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Server Installation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Server: 5.1.3 - 5.1.65, 5.5.0 - 5.5.26

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External links
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1462.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/51177
http://secunia.com/advisories/51309
http://secunia.com/advisories/53372
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-06.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2581
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1621-1
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79394

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.